Cardiology
At Vet Marlborough, we offer comprehensive heart checks to help detect and manage heart disease in pets. Early diagnosis is essential for effective treatment, and our team uses advanced tools including radiography, echocardiography, ECG, and blood pressure monitoring. With the right management, lifestyle adjustments, and medication, we aim to keep your pet’s heart healthy and improve their quality of life.
Heart disease is becoming increasingly common as pets age, and certain breeds are prone to congenital or inherited heart conditions. Early detection of heart disease is essential to provide the most effective treatment and improve your pet’s quality of life.
Stuart is performing an Echocardiogram. Stuart is currently the only vet in Marlborough with the appropriate training to complete echocardiograms.
Signs of Heart Disease in Pets
Look out for symptoms such as:
Reluctance to exercise or premature tiredness during activity
Coughing or breathing difficulties
Loss of alertness or fainting
Comprehensive Heart Assessment
At Vet Marlborough, we offer a full range of diagnostic tools to fully assess your pet’s heart health:
Radiography (X-rays): to evaluate heart shape, size, and blood vessel diameter
Echocardiography (ultrasound): to assess heart anatomy, function, and blood flow
Electrocardiography (ECG): to detect heart rhythm abnormalities
Blood pressure monitoring
Managing Heart Disease
Maintaining an ideal body weight and controlled exercise can reduce stress on the heart and manage early symptoms. As heart disease progresses, our vets may prescribe medication to help the heart pump efficiently and control blood pressure and fluid levels, improving your pet’s comfort and longevity.